To pronounce "spelunk", say SPEL-unk — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
spelunk
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"spelunk" has 2 syllables: spel-unk. It rhymes with punk and spunk, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Spelunk" has 2 syllables: spel · unk.
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